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| ==Minor league career== | ==Minor league career== | ||
| He played third base in ], for the ]. In four minor league seasons, Tracy hit .335 with 24 ]s, 85 ], and 206 ] in 337 ]. In {{by|2002}}, he was selected to participate in the ] during the ] break as the starting third baseman on the ] squad. |
He played third base in ], for the ]. In four minor league seasons, Tracy hit .335 with 24 ]s, 85 ], and 206 ] in 337 ]. In {{by|2002}}, he was selected to participate in the ] during the ] break as the starting third baseman on the ] squad.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/baseball/2003/allstar/news/2003/07/12/us_roster/ |title=SI.com – 2003 MLB All-Star – Futures Game: Team USA thumbnails – Sunday July 13, 2003 05:16 PM |publisher=Sportsillustrated.cnn.com |date=July 13, 2003 |accessdate=March 30, 2010}}</ref> | ||
| ==Major league career== | ==Major league career== | ||
| ===2004=== | ===2004=== | ||
| Tracy made his major league debut with Arizona in {{by|2004}}. He finished his rookie season with a .285 average, eight home runs, 53 RBIs, and a .343 ] in 143 games. He led NL third basemen with 25 ], and he had a major-league-low .935 ] at third. |
Tracy made his major league debut with Arizona in {{by|2004}}. He finished his rookie season with a .285 average, eight home runs, 53 RBIs, and a .343 ] in 143 games. He led NL third basemen with 25 ], and he had a major-league-low .935 ] at third.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/stats/fielding?groupId=9&season=2004&seasonType=2&split=81&sortOrder=true&sortColumn=fieldingPct |title=MLB Baseball Fielding Statistics and League Leaders – Major League Baseball – ESPN |publisher=Sports.espn.go.com |date= |accessdate=March 30, 2010}}</ref> | ||
| ===2005=== | ===2005=== | ||
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| ===2006=== | ===2006=== | ||
| Tracy's numbers dipped in the {{by|2006}} season. He batted .281 with 20 homers and 80 RBIs. His slugging percentage went down over 100 points from his 2005 total, going from .553 to .451. His 129 ]s went up as they nearly doubled his 2005 total. He also tied ] for the major league lead in errors by a third baseman, with 25, |
Tracy's numbers dipped in the {{by|2006}} season. He batted .281 with 20 homers and 80 RBIs. His slugging percentage went down over 100 points from his 2005 total, going from .553 to .451. His 129 ]s went up as they nearly doubled his 2005 total. He also tied ] for the major league lead in errors by a third baseman, with 25,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/stats/fielding?groupId=9&season=2006&seasonType=2&split=81&sortColumn=errors |title=MLB Baseball Fielding Statistics and League Leaders – Major League Baseball – ESPN |publisher=Sports.espn.go.com |date= |accessdate=March 30, 2010}}</ref> as he again had a .935 fielding percentage at third base. | ||
| ===2007=== | ===2007=== | ||
| His numbers dipped again in 2007, as he batted .264—the lowest batting average of his major league career. |
His numbers dipped again in 2007, as he batted .264—the lowest batting average of his major league career.<ref name="autogenerated1">{{cite web|author=Chad Tracy #9 3B |url=http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/players/stats?playerId=5402 |title=Chad Tracy Stats, News, Photos – Chicago Cubs – ESPN |publisher=Sports.espn.go.com |date=May 22, 1980 |accessdate=March 30, 2010}}</ref> He batted .222 with 2 out and runners in ]. | ||
| ===2008=== | ===2008=== | ||
| In 2008 he had his lowest on base percentage (.308) and slugging percentage (.414) of his major league career, as he batted .267. |
In 2008 he had his lowest on base percentage (.308) and slugging percentage (.414) of his major league career, as he batted .267.<ref name="autogenerated1"/> He again batted .222 with 2 out and runners in scoring position. | ||
| ===2009=== | ===2009=== | ||
| On May 6, 2009, Tracy (who was batting .224) was taken out of the starting lineup, replaced by ], who was called up to the Diamondbacks after hitting .356 for the ] with a .477 on base percentage (2nd in the ]) and a .552 slugging percentage. Whitesell took the roster spot of ], who was placed on the 15-day ]. |
On May 6, 2009, Tracy (who was batting .224) was taken out of the starting lineup, replaced by ], who was called up to the Diamondbacks after hitting .356 for the ] with a .477 on base percentage (2nd in the ]) and a .552 slugging percentage. Whitesell took the roster spot of ], who was placed on the 15-day ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kolotv.com/sports/headlines/44490102.html |title=Aces' Whitesell Called Up To Arizona Diamondbacks |publisher=Kolotv.com |date=May 6, 2009 |accessdate=March 30, 2010}}</ref> Manager ] said Whitesell would get a chance to play every day, <ref>{{cite web|last=Piecoro |first=Nick |url=http://www.azcentral.com/sports/diamondbacks/articles/2009/05/06/20090506dbackschanges0507.html |title=D-Backs' slow start sparks changes |publisher=Azcentral.com |date=May 6, 2009 |accessdate=March 30, 2010}}</ref><ref name="scout2">{{cite web|url=http://eastcarolina.scout.com/a.z?s=47&p=2&c=863368 |title=Scout.com: Whitesell Will Be Everyday First Baseman |publisher=Eastcarolina.scout.com |date=May 7, 2009 |accessdate=March 30, 2010}}</ref> and that Tracy "is going to pinch hit, (and) he's going to fill in at third and first for a while."<ref name="scout2"/> That didn't last long, however, as on May 19, not even two weeks later, Melvin had been fired as manager and the team optioned Whitesell back to Reno.<ref>{{cite web|author=By Alden Gonzalez / MLB.com |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090520&content_id=4837854&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb |title=Qualls looks for opportunities | MLB.com: News |publisher=Mlb.mlb.com |date= |accessdate=March 30, 2010}}</ref> | ||
| A right-oblique strain that Tracy suffered May 29 led to him being placed on the 15-day ], and Whitesell was called up a second time, and then subsequently sent back down to AAA on June 19 when Clark came off the DL. Tracy came off the disabled list after missing 27 games. |
A right-oblique strain that Tracy suffered May 29 led to him being placed on the 15-day ], and Whitesell was called up a second time, and then subsequently sent back down to AAA on June 19 when Clark came off the DL. Tracy came off the disabled list after missing 27 games.<ref>http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/playerNews?categoryId=139889</ref> | ||
| Clark was released in mid-July, and Whitesell was called back up for the third time in the season to replace him on July 16.<ref>]'', 7/16/09, accessed 7/16/09]</ref> Tracy said: "Obviously, I want the playing time, I want to be out there every day. Right now, there are a lot of question marks, especially for me, and some of the other guys that are on their last year of their contract or have some value to be traded, so I think we're probably at that point now where anything can happen. I wouldn't be surprised by anything." |
Clark was released in mid-July, and Whitesell was called back up for the third time in the season to replace him on July 16.<ref>]'', 7/16/09, accessed 7/16/09]</ref> Tracy said: "Obviously, I want the playing time, I want to be out there every day. Right now, there are a lot of question marks, especially for me, and some of the other guys that are on their last year of their contract or have some value to be traded, so I think we're probably at that point now where anything can happen. I wouldn't be surprised by anything."<ref>{{cite web|last=Gintonio |first=Jim |url=http://www.azcentral.com/sports/diamondbacks/articles/2009/07/16/20090716dbwhitesell.html |title=Whitesell recalled; Tracy wondering |publisher=Azcentral.com |date=July 16, 2009 |accessdate=March 30, 2010}}</ref> Manager AJ Hinch spoke with Tracy, who was batting a career-low .222 with a .288 on base percentage at the time, and Whitesell on July 17. He told them that Whitesell would get the bulk of the action at first base, starting four or five times a week "for the time being".<ref></ref> | ||
| In July the ] and ] were reportedly interested in acquiring Tracy. |
In July the ] and ] were reportedly interested in acquiring Tracy.<ref>{{cite web|last=Zedalis |first=Joe |url=http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/rumors/post/D-Backs-scout-Red-Sox-Boston-interested-in-Chad?urn=mlb,174579 |title=D-Backs scout Red Sox; Boston interested in Chad Tracy – Sports Rumors – MLB Blog – Yahoo! Sports |publisher=Sports.yahoo.com |date=July 3, 2009 |accessdate=March 30, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/214623-detroit-tigers-reinforcements-on-the-way |title=Do the Detroit Tigers Have Reinforcements on the Way? |publisher=Bleacher Report |date=July 9, 2009 |accessdate=March 30, 2010}}</ref> | ||
| After the season Tracy filed for free agency. | After the season Tracy filed for free agency. | ||
| ===2010=== | ===2010=== | ||
| On January 26, 2010, Tracy signed a minor league contract with the ] with an invite to spring training. The deal was announced on January 27, 2010.<ref>http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/news/story?id=4861096</ref> | On January 26, 2010, Tracy signed a minor league contract with the ] with an invite to spring training. The deal was announced on January 27, 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/news/story?id=4861096 |title=Source: Chicago Cubs are set to sign infielder Chad Tracy to a minor league contract – ESPN Chicago |publisher=Sports.espn.go.com |date=January 26, 2010 |accessdate=March 30, 2010}}</ref> | ||
| ==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
| He married in 2007 to Katie Martin. They have two children.{{Citation needed|date=November 2007}} | He married in 2007 to Katie Martin.<ref>{{dead link|date=March 2010}}</ref> They have two children.{{Citation needed|date=November 2007}} | ||
| ==External links== | ==External links== | ||
Revision as of 22:40, 30 March 2010
Baseball player| Chad Tracy | |
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| Chicago Cubs – No. 9 | |
| First baseman / Third baseman | |
| Bats: LeftThrows: Right | |
| debut | |
| April 21, 2004, for the Arizona Diamondbacks | |
| Career statistics (through November 1 , 2009) | |
| Batting average | .280 |
| Home runs | 78 |
| Runs batted in | 318 |
Stats at Baseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
Chad Austin Tracy (born May 22, 1980, in Charlotte, North Carolina) is a third baseman for the Chicago Cubs organization.
College & draft
Tracy compiled a .339 batting average during his career at East Carolina University. He was selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the seventh round of the 2001 Major League Baseball Draft.
Minor league career
He played third base in El Paso, Texas, for the El Paso Diablos. In four minor league seasons, Tracy hit .335 with 24 home runs, 85 doubles, and 206 RBIs in 337 games. In 2002, he was selected to participate in the Futures Game during the All-Star break as the starting third baseman on the U.S. squad.
Major league career
2004
Tracy made his major league debut with Arizona in 2004. He finished his rookie season with a .285 average, eight home runs, 53 RBIs, and a .343 on base percentage in 143 games. He led NL third basemen with 25 errors, and he had a major-league-low .935 fielding percentage at third.
2005
In 2005, Tracy had a breakout season, as he batted .308 (7th-best in the league) with 27 home runs and 72 RBIs. He also had a slugging percentage of .533, 10th-best in the NL.
2006
Tracy's numbers dipped in the 2006 season. He batted .281 with 20 homers and 80 RBIs. His slugging percentage went down over 100 points from his 2005 total, going from .553 to .451. His 129 strikeouts went up as they nearly doubled his 2005 total. He also tied Edwin Encarnacion for the major league lead in errors by a third baseman, with 25, as he again had a .935 fielding percentage at third base.
2007
His numbers dipped again in 2007, as he batted .264—the lowest batting average of his major league career. He batted .222 with 2 out and runners in scoring position.
2008
In 2008 he had his lowest on base percentage (.308) and slugging percentage (.414) of his major league career, as he batted .267. He again batted .222 with 2 out and runners in scoring position.
2009
On May 6, 2009, Tracy (who was batting .224) was taken out of the starting lineup, replaced by Josh Whitesell, who was called up to the Diamondbacks after hitting .356 for the Reno Aces with a .477 on base percentage (2nd in the Pacific Coast League) and a .552 slugging percentage. Whitesell took the roster spot of Tony Clark, who was placed on the 15-day disabled list. Manager Bob Melvin said Whitesell would get a chance to play every day, and that Tracy "is going to pinch hit, (and) he's going to fill in at third and first for a while." That didn't last long, however, as on May 19, not even two weeks later, Melvin had been fired as manager and the team optioned Whitesell back to Reno.
A right-oblique strain that Tracy suffered May 29 led to him being placed on the 15-day disabled list, and Whitesell was called up a second time, and then subsequently sent back down to AAA on June 19 when Clark came off the DL. Tracy came off the disabled list after missing 27 games.
Clark was released in mid-July, and Whitesell was called back up for the third time in the season to replace him on July 16. Tracy said: "Obviously, I want the playing time, I want to be out there every day. Right now, there are a lot of question marks, especially for me, and some of the other guys that are on their last year of their contract or have some value to be traded, so I think we're probably at that point now where anything can happen. I wouldn't be surprised by anything." Manager AJ Hinch spoke with Tracy, who was batting a career-low .222 with a .288 on base percentage at the time, and Whitesell on July 17. He told them that Whitesell would get the bulk of the action at first base, starting four or five times a week "for the time being".
In July the Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers were reportedly interested in acquiring Tracy.
After the season Tracy filed for free agency.
2010
On January 26, 2010, Tracy signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs with an invite to spring training. The deal was announced on January 27, 2010.
Personal life
He married in 2007 to Katie Martin. They have two children.
External links
- Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs
References
- "SI.com – 2003 MLB All-Star – Futures Game: Team USA thumbnails – Sunday July 13, 2003 05:16 PM". Sportsillustrated.cnn.com. July 13, 2003. Retrieved March 30, 2010.
- "MLB Baseball Fielding Statistics and League Leaders – Major League Baseball – ESPN". Sports.espn.go.com. Retrieved March 30, 2010.
- "MLB Baseball Fielding Statistics and League Leaders – Major League Baseball – ESPN". Sports.espn.go.com. Retrieved March 30, 2010.
- ^ Chad Tracy #9 3B (May 22, 1980). "Chad Tracy Stats, News, Photos – Chicago Cubs – ESPN". Sports.espn.go.com. Retrieved March 30, 2010.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - "Aces' Whitesell Called Up To Arizona Diamondbacks". Kolotv.com. May 6, 2009. Retrieved March 30, 2010.
- Piecoro, Nick (May 6, 2009). "D-Backs' slow start sparks changes". Azcentral.com. Retrieved March 30, 2010.
- ^ "Scout.com: Whitesell Will Be Everyday First Baseman". Eastcarolina.scout.com. May 7, 2009. Retrieved March 30, 2010.
- By Alden Gonzalez / MLB.com. "Qualls looks for opportunities | MLB.com: News". Mlb.mlb.com. Retrieved March 30, 2010.
- http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/playerNews?categoryId=139889
- Bagnato, Andrew, "Diamondbacks looking for answers in second half," Charleston Daily Mail, 7/16/09, accessed 7/16/09
- Gintonio, Jim (July 16, 2009). "Whitesell recalled; Tracy wondering". Azcentral.com. Retrieved March 30, 2010.
- Piecero, Nick, "Hinch: Whitesell to get bulk of time at 1B," The Arizona Republic, 7/17/09, accessed 7/18/09
- Zedalis, Joe (July 3, 2009). "D-Backs scout Red Sox; Boston interested in Chad Tracy – Sports Rumors – MLB Blog – Yahoo! Sports". Sports.yahoo.com. Retrieved March 30, 2010.
- "Do the Detroit Tigers Have Reinforcements on the Way?". Bleacher Report. July 9, 2009. Retrieved March 30, 2010.
- "Source: Chicago Cubs are set to sign infielder Chad Tracy to a minor league contract – ESPN Chicago". Sports.espn.go.com. January 26, 2010. Retrieved March 30, 2010.
| Preceded byTy Wigginton | Topps Rookie All-Star Third Baseman 2004 |
Succeeded byGarrett Atkins |